en https://world.optimizely.com/blogs/andy-blyth---technical-dogsbody/60Optimizely World https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/cms-implementations-changes-for-geo-and-aeo Search is changing. AI systems are increasingly the first point of contact between your content and your audience, and they don't behave like traditional search crawlers. If your CMS implementation was built purely with SEO in mind, it probably isn't ready for what's coming. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/cms-implementations-changes-for-geo-and-aeo Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:20 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/introducing-micromediator-a-lightweight-high-performance-mediator-for-net A lightweight, high-performance mediator pattern library for .NET. Learn why MicroMediator exists, how it compares, and how it fits cleanly into many projects, including Optimizely CMS builds. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/introducing-micromediator-a-lightweight-high-performance-mediator-for-net Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:30:42 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/looking-back-at-optimizely-in-2025 Explore Optimizely's architectural shift in 2025, which removed coordination cost through a unified execution loop. Learn how agentic Opal AI and integrated data systems drive learning velocity for developers and marketing teams. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/looking-back-at-optimizely-in-2025 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:30:25 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/building-faster-feedback-loops-with-opal-two-hackathon-projects Two Opal Hackathon projects explored how to bridge data and action. Using the Optimizely.Opal.Tools SDK, we extended Opal with new tools, showing how it acts as an enablement layer for developers and marketers. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/building-faster-feedback-loops-with-opal-two-hackathon-projects Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:03:29 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/open-optimizely-cms-in-a-new-tab-instantly Speed up your Optimizely CMS workflow with this free Chrome Extension. Instantly open the live view of the page you're editing – no right click, open in new tab, no faff. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/open-optimizely-cms-in-a-new-tab-instantly Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:30:53 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/using-optimizely-opals-instructions A practical look at Optimizely Opal’s Instructions feature — from built-in agents to creating and managing custom instruction workflows. Ideal for teams scaling AI-powered content with structure and intent. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/using-optimizely-opals-instructions Mon, 19 May 2025 14:00:55 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blogs/the-fragment-conundrum Explore the challenges and opportunities of working with Optimizely SaaS, GraphQL fragments, and headless CMS architectures. Learn practical solutions with .NET BFF APIs, GraphQL.NET, and modular content strategies for modern front-end frameworks. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blogs/the-fragment-conundrum Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:30:58 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-ai-agents-agentic-future Discover how Optimizely’s AI Agents leverage agentic AI to autonomously execute complex tasks, enhancing digital workflows and driving innovation for technical leaders. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-ai-agents-agentic-future Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:54 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/adding-geolocation-personalisation-to-optimizely-cms-with-cloudflare Enhance your Optimizely CMS personalisation by integrating Cloudflare's geolocation headers. Learn how my Cloudflare Geo-location Criteria package simplifies visitor group targeting. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/adding-geolocation-personalisation-to-optimizely-cms-with-cloudflare Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:01:08 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/interim-optimizely-saas-cms-dam-picker Simplify your Optimizely SaaS CMS workflow with the Interim DAM Picker Chrome extension. Seamlessly integrate your DAM system, streamlining asset selection and insertion. Enhance content creation efficiency and ensure brand consistency. Try it today! https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/interim-optimizely-saas-cms-dam-picker Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:58 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-cms-roadmap Explore Optimizely CMS's latest roadmap, packed with developer-focused updates. From SaaS speed to Visual Builder enhancements, developer tooling upgrades, and Graph-first architecture in CMS 13, see how these innovations empower modern content delivery. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-cms-roadmap Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:31:04 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/andy-blyth-becomes-optimizely-omvp Andy Blyth has been honoured as an Optimizely MVP, recognising his contributions to the Optimizely community. Learn how this achievement will enhance 26 DX’s ability to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/andy-blyth-becomes-optimizely-omvp Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:54 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-release-saas-cms Discover the future of content management with Optimizely SaaS CMS. Enjoy seamless updates, reduced costs, and enhanced flexibility for developers and business practitioners. Boost your digital strategy with enterprise-grade security and an improved editorial experience. Learn more about Optimizely's innovative CMS solution today. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-release-saas-cms Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:00:48 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/is-optimizely-cms-paas-the-preferred-choice As always, it depends. With it's comprehensive and proven support for complex business needs across various deployment scenarios, it fits very well to enterprise needs. And you should always choose based on your needs, not on hype or buzzwords. If you know you are going to need a back-end-for-frontend layer, or your own custom APIs, you can do this with PaaS without having to involve yet another tech vendor. If you have this already, or require a completely segregated services approach, mixing... https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/is-optimizely-cms-paas-the-preferred-choice Thu, 02 May 2024 14:01:11 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/why-c-developers-should-embrace-node-js Explore why C# developers should embrace Node.js especially with Optimizely's SaaS CMS on the horizon. Understand the shift towards agile web development and how mastering Node.js can open up new opportunities in the evolving digital landscape. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/why-c-developers-should-embrace-node-js Thu, 02 May 2024 14:01:11 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/why-c-developers-should-embrace-node-js Explore why C# developers should embrace Node.js especially with Optimizely's SaaS CMS on the horizon. Understand the shift towards agile web development and how mastering Node.js can open up new opportunities in the evolving digital landscape. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/why-c-developers-should-embrace-node-js Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:32:00 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/setting-up-optimizely-on-aspire-a-developers-walkthrough Explore the step-by-step guide to setting up Optimizely with dotnet aspire and C# 8.0, tailored for developers seeking to enhance their digital projects. Dive into my comprehensive walkthrough on the Optimizely Aspire GitHub repository. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/setting-up-optimizely-on-aspire-a-developers-walkthrough Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:30:51 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/running-optimizely-12-on-a-mac Now that Optimizely 12 runs on .NET 5 it can be run on a Mac, and with most front enders using Macs, I thought it might be useful to demonstrate the steps on how to get it up and running on a Mac. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/running-optimizely-12-on-a-mac Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:01:46 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-episerver-content-cloud-exam-my-tips After sitting the exam, I thought I would document some of the ways I prepared for the exam, and what I found most useful out of the material. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-episerver-content-cloud-exam-my-tips Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:01:09 GMT Blog post https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-episerver-content-cloud-certification This week I successfully passed my Optimizely (formerly Episerver) Content Cloud certifcation. https://www.technicaldogsbody.com/blog/optimizely-episerver-content-cloud-certification Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:01:15 GMT Blog post